How far is Manalapan, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Manalapan, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manalapan and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manalapan and Newark.
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Start on Iron Ore Road
96 m · 7 sec · Iron Ore Road
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
3140 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manalapan and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Manalapan and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manalapan to Newark?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Manalapan and 23.5 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manalapan and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manalapan and Newark. Straight-line distance: 35.07 mi (56.44 km).
#1 Manalapan
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 39,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.2573300, -74.3957100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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